Finding the Third Proportional to 274,824 and 437,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,824 and 437,172 is: 695,424.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,824 : 437,172 = 437,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,824/437,172 = 437,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,824x = 437,172 × 437,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,824x = 191,119,357,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,119,357,584/274,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,424.55
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